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gekkogecko
09-14-2006, 09:49 AM
Astronomers have finally named that Kuiper-belt object,; the largest known dwarf planet. The provisional name/nickname 'Xena' has been replaced by 'Eris'.

Oh, and her mon is to be known as 'Dysnomia'.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060914/ap_on_sc/dwarf_planet

scotzoidman
09-14-2006, 10:40 AM
the largest known dwarf planet.

:rofl: Like my claim to be the world's shortest giant...

WildIrish
09-14-2006, 12:27 PM
Oh great...now I look like a dumbass for naming my bunny 2003 UB313. :banghead:

Aqua
09-14-2006, 01:17 PM
And Pluto has been renamed 134340. :rolleyes2

WildIrish
09-14-2006, 02:46 PM
And Goofy has been renamed WildIrish. :jester: